One plan is to use the copper for a sculpture that would sit in a public park. Another would let the state sell the copper to local artists.

"It's incredible. It has amazing character. Many of the artists we've spoken to say they're thrilled and excited they get to work with this metal," said Rep. Seth Berry, the Democratic majority leader.

THE STATE HOUSE DOME IS STILL WRAPPED IN SCAFFOLDING. TONIGHT, THERE ARE SEVERAL PROPOSALS FOR WHAT TO DO WITH ALL THE COPPER WORKERS STRIPPED FROM THE OLD AND LEAKY ROOF. ONE OF THEM IS TO USE IT FOR A SCULPTURE THAT WOULD SIT IN A PUBLIC PARK. ANOTHER ALLOWS THE STATE TO SELL THE COPPER TO LOCAL ARTISTS. "it's incredible. It has amazing character. Many of the artists we've spoken to say they're thrilled and excited they get to work with this metal." THE COMMITTEE WILL NOT MAKE A DECISION UNTIL A